Denver Broncos at Houston Oilers 7 to 13
Sunday, December 23, 1979, Wild Card RoundThe Broncos began their playoff run on the road against the Oilers on Sunday, December 23, 1979. The Oilers won, 13-7 and advanced to play San Diego Chargers. The Broncos finished their season 10-6-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 104 | 112 | 1 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Red Miller Defensive Coordinator: Joe Collier Quarterbacks Coach: Babe Parilli Wide Receivers Coach: Fran Polsfoot Offensive Line Coach: Whitey Dovell Offensive Backs Coach: Paul Roach Defensive Line Coach: Stan Jones Linebackers Coach: Bob Zeman Defensive Backs Coach: Richie McCabe Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden General Manager: Fred Gehrke
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 282 | 147 | 135 | 2 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Defensive Coordinator: Ed Biles Wide Receivers Coach: King Hill Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Offensive Backs Coach: Andy Bourgeois Defensive Line Coach: Wade Phillips Linebackers Coach: Ed Biles, John-Paul Young Defensive Backs Coach: Bob Gambold Special Teams Coach: John-Paul Young